F48 BMW X1 LCI launched in Malaysia – sDrive20i M Sport with 192 PS/280 Nm 2.0L turbo engine; RM234k

F48 BMW X1 LCI launched in Malaysia – sDrive20i M Sport with 192 PS/280 Nm 2.0L turbo engine; RM234k

Eight months on from the unveiling of the facelifted BMW X1, the refreshed compact SUV has finally made it to Malaysian shores. This Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) adds a mild exterior redesign and some added kit, with the local model now being fitted with the M Sport package.

Just one variant will be offered this time around, and that is the sDrive20i M Sport in locally-assembled CKD form, priced at RM233,800 on-the-road without insurance. That makes it a full RM13,000 more expensive than the previous model, but that one was only offered in Sport trim. Included in the price is a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, five years’ free scheduled service and a two-year tyre warranty.

Externally, the new X1 is distinguished via the larger trapezoidal kidney grilles, featuring a single chrome surround that’s joined in the middle. They are flanked by redesigned LED headlights with hexagonal “corona ring” daytime running lights, while the tail lights are now full LED and sport new internal graphics.

The M Sport designation brings with it a more aggressive front bumper design with gloss black inserts and LED fog lights. You also get body-coloured cladding, deeper side skirts and a body-coloured rear bumper with a large diffuser-like insert, plus twin tail pipes and 18-inch Style 570 M two-tone alloy wheels. Under the skin, you’ll find passive M Sport suspension.

Not much has changed on the inside, save for the stitched dashboard from the X2 and USB-C ports at the back. Our X1 is upholstered in Dakota leather and comes with aluminium trim and Pearl Chrome highlights, along with the mid-range navigation system with an 8.8-inch touchscreen and the previous-generation iDrive Operating System 6. Keyless entry now comes as standard, replete with a handsfree powered tailgate.


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Other bits of standard equipment include powered front sports seats with driver’s side memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, a Black Panel instrument cluster with a 5.7-inch multi-info display, auto-dimming mirrors, Parking Assistant, six speakers and a reverse camera. Unfortunately, there continues to be no driver assistance systems of any kind, not even autonomous emergency braking.

Power continues to come from a B48 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, making 192 PS from 5,000 to 6,000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque between 1,350 and 4,600 rpm. Mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (with paddle shifters) and front-wheel drive, it gets from zero to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds before hitting its 224 km/h top speed; it is also capable of a combined fuel consumption of 6.5 litres per 100 km.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • (Like) X1
    (Dislike) GLA

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  • seancorr (Member) on Jan 09, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    Passive M Sports sussy ftw but no driver assistance system onboard makes it a no buy.

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    • Mr Visionary on Jan 09, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      Exactly, that’s why better buy Aruz with the game changing AEB which keeps everyone safe and sound. Interior room? Aruz got 7 seaters which is more practical. Power? Ecu remapping plus turbo can tapao this x1 already

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      • ah heng on Jan 10, 2020 at 12:42 pm

        brader dont be stupid lah you think you’re playing wangan on arcade meh turbo that tune this no matter you add how many turbo or tune it the aruz wont have more then 192 horsepower and 280 nm of torque all you going to have is a blown engine and a gearbox.The aruz also body on frame drive like lorry feel like lorry then better buy lorry cheaper and can fit more the 7 people

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        • Donald iran trump on Jan 10, 2020 at 4:49 pm

          Have some sense, you buy lorry to fit workers, you buy aruz to fit ur loving family

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      • This is prime example when Perodua fanboys went off the bend and straight into delirious insanity. All for a cheap, unremarkable car. I should feel sorry but I think pity is more apt as this breakdown are self-inflicted.

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  • Xc60 or X1 on Jan 09, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    X1 is definitely more premium and sporty look than XC60

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  • Abang2 Basikal Lajak on Jan 09, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Overpriced. In overseas, the X1 is super cheap. Nobody even wants it.

    here become luxury car

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  • Time to boycott bmw Malaysia until they start to offer the most basic form of driver assistance technology for their cars, aka AEB

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    • Not perodua salesman on Jan 10, 2020 at 12:02 am

      Perodua is the king of having AEB in their cars, support P2 kau kau!

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  • Volvo XC40 is a MUCH better choice! Period!

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    • Kassim on Jan 10, 2020 at 10:00 am

      XC60 is same category as X1. XC40 more on CX3 level

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      • pengomel on Jan 11, 2020 at 4:49 am

        no la. xc60 is same category with x3, q5, glc.
        xc40 is same category with x2, q2

        x1 is same category with gla, q3. no volvo in this segment.

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  • firdaus on Jan 10, 2020 at 8:23 am

    bmw’s dual clutch ok or not?

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  • Good price, sell a unit earn 10k

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  • stastasta on Jan 15, 2020 at 11:17 am

    cx5 2.5 turbo is a much better buy. more power, 4wd, japanese reliability, power boot, 360 surround cam, sunroof. and best of all price is only 180k .

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    • B48 Twin Turbo on Jun 27, 2020 at 3:26 pm

      Power is roughly the same though, and BMW B48 engine is more economical. Im getting the X1 next week. Woo hooo

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